2012 TriState Young Adult Book Review Series List
elm/ms Ace Your Math Test Enslow 2012 104p 31.93
Each title in this series can be used both as remedial
math books for students who need extra help mastering the skills and by
students who just can't get enough math. Topics include percents and ratios, multiplication
and division, addition and subtraction, geometry, fractions and decimals, and
pre-algebra and algebra.
elm/ms Amazing
Animal Skills Marshall
Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 48p 29.93
Amazing Animal Skills explains a variety of animal
behaviors, adaptations, and characteristics of diverse life-forms in different
environments. The special qualities of
animals and insects are featured along with support photographs and a glossary.
elm/ms AnimalsAnimals Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 48p 29.93
This series includes books on many different animals and
describes their physical characteristics, behavior, social life, and hunting
methods by focusing on their anatomy, their habits, and their habitats.
hs At Issue
Gale,Lucent,Kidhaven/Blackbirch 2011 119p 23.85
The At Issue series looks at current hot topics and
provides primary and secondary sources of information on both sides of the
issue. All sources are cited with additional sources listed in bibliographies.
Annotated lists of organizations related to the issue are also provided.
elm/ms Biodiversisty Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 32p 28.50 Biodiversity studies alpine zones, grasslands,
rivers, temperate forests, wetlands and much more! In a clear format with excellent visual aids,
animals and their habitats are examined, threats are delineated, and solutions
are offered to help our planet survive.
ms/hs Civil Rights Movement Morgan Reynolds 2012 128p 28.95
Clearly written and extremely informative, these books
offer well balanced, succinct, and lucid treatments of difficult topics in
American history. The books are filled
with primary source accounts, dramatic anecdotes, and well-captioned
black-and-white photographs that enhance the text. They end with a timeline of important dates,
source notes, an extensive bibliography of books and web sites, and an index.
ms/hs Colonial People Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 48p 29.93
The formative years of the United States come to life
through the activities of its community members in this fifteen book series.
Readers discover the roles and interconnections of such diverse members of the
colonial community. Each book examines the aspects of everyday life,
responsibilities, and social life of each contributing community member. Clear,
crisp text and beautiful illustrations add to the visual appeal of each book.
hs Controversy! Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 144P 42.79 Controversy contains six titles that reflect
current events in the news. Each book provides an historical background to the
topic as well as current concerns related to the topic. Colorfully illustrated
with index, chapter notes, further reading. Gr. 7-12.
hs Craft of Writing. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 96p 37.31
The Craft of Writing includes books about fiction, journalism,
plays, poetry, and screenplays. Each
book presents a brief history followed by types and techniques of its genre and
shares ideas on how to produce one’s own writing sample.
ms/hs Cultures of the World Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 144p 42.79 Cultures
of the World are published in sets of six books with over 18 new titles
recently added or updated. Data included is recent. Outstanding color
photographs, charts, and maps make the text come alive and provide solid
resources for students. They are
well-organized, informative, and entertaining.
A first place to start research on a country. The book on India was a
bit weaker: although most of the information was accurate, there were several
over-generalizations, especially in the introductory chapter. Grades 7+
ms/hs Documents of Democracy. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 96p 23.95 The
four documents that serve as the foundation of the principles and values of the
United States are presented in an easily accessible and informative manner in
this set of books. Secondary level students will find the information to be
useful for research and personal understanding.
elm/ms Easy Cookbooks for kids Enslow 2012 48p 23.93
Each title in
this series provides hands-on cooking kids can do with some adult help, as well
as cultural information on each country.
The around the world cookbooks include:
breakfasts, desserts, lunches, main dishes, snacks, and vegetarian
foods.
ms/hs Environment At Risk. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 112p 39.93
The series Environment at Risk is complete with nine
titles. Well written, documented, and illustrated, the titles in this series
would be a welcome addition to any middle school, high school, or public
library collection. The focus of the series is the science behind environmental
problems and steps being taken to reverse the environmental damage.
elm/ms Flavors of the World. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 64p 21.95 Titles
in this very well done series contain books on the cuisine and cultures of
China, Greece, Italy, Mexico, and Thailand.
Each discusses the geography, history, customs, and celebrations through
its food.
ms Great Escapes. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 80p 23.95
There are five titles in the Great Escapes series. Each
title presents individuals who have been
caught in history's atrocities. It tells
the story from a distinctly personal perspective that “illuminate historical events” through
primary-source material.
ms/hs Holocaust
Through Primary Sources. Enslow 2011 128p 31.93
This excellent series contains books covering
Kristallnacht, Auschwitz, liberation of the concentration camps, saving the
children of the Holocaust, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and rescuing the Danish
Jews. Each presents primary source
information that is well-researched and clearly written, providing an excellent
discussion of one of mankind’s darkest periods.
elm/ms It's My
State(MC/BB)***#7 Marshall
Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 80p 31.36 This series presents a thoroughly engaging
overview of individual states and provides current and easily accessible
information on each one. Very appealing
visually, the books are the perfect introduction for the geographical and
historical background of each state.
hs Landmark Legislation. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 143p 27.95
Grab a front-row seat in courtrooms throughout American
history where benchmark legislation was enacted. The chronology of events
leading up to each courtroom confrontation is balanced and informative. The resulting judgments have affected the
lives of all Americans. In a society
that is increasingly litigious, television courtroom dramas are avidly followed
by thousands of viewers, and legislation is in the daily headlines, it becomes
increasingly paramount that students become familiar with landmark cases and
the effect each piece of legislation has had in the development of this
country. Each book also includes the
feature "From Bill to Law," which offers clear explanations of the
legislative process.
ms/hs Life A How-to-Guide. Enslow 2011 128p 31.93
Life-a How-to Guide contains books about dealing with
stress, friendship, choosing a community service career, volunteering, getting
ready to drive, getting the hang of fashion and dress codes, and using
technology. Written in a common sense
tone, these are very good books for both parents and teens to use in learning
to manage their futures.
ms Math Smarts. Enslow 2011 64p 27.93
This new series offers a clear and lucid explanation of
different types of math. In cohesive and well-constructed language, the author
begins with the simplest of concepts and works up to the more complex. The series informs and supports the readers’
continuing understanding. Titles include
Algebra I and II Smarts, Geometry
Smarts, Problem Solving and Word Problems Smarts, and Pre-Algebra and Algebra
Smarts. Unfortunately, the volume on
Pre-algebra has errors and does not match the quality of the other titles.
ms/hs Opposing Viewpoints. Cengage (Gale,Lucent,Kidhaven/Blackbirch 2011 varied 27.50
Opposing Viewpoints series examines controversial issues
by examining diverse viewpoints. Each volume presents a variety of essays, pro
and con, on hot social topics of interest to high school students. This series contains many current topics in
the news. This year’s entries include books about
obesity, energy alternatives, ethics, and tobacco and smoking.
ms/hs Perspectives On. Marshall
Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 112p 27.95
The new titles in this series chronicle everything from
cause/effect to pertinent data on a variety of world atrocities, controversies
and issues. They all offer non-sensationalized, and objective discussions of
their topics. Highly recommended.
ms/hs Presidents and Their Times Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 96p 34.21 Presidents
and Their Times includes biographies about John Quincy Adams, Harry Truman,
William Taft, and Zachary Taylor. Each
book gives the history of the times, data about each president’s life and,
finally, a thorough and objective covering of the accomplishments and failures of each president.
elm/ms Sharpen Your Writing Skills. Enslow 2011 64p 27.93
Books in this series cover writing for essays, debates
and speeches, and stories. These little
guides are certainly thorough in their step-by-step descriptions of the various
genres covered, and they will all be helpful to students who have the patience
to read through them. However, the information about research, outlining,
plagiarism, and paraphrasing is still valid and timeless in its importance, and
the books are well organized. They are
recommended for classroom teachers to use with their students at the elementary
and middle-school levels. The books are
very well organized, and filled with good information on successful
writing.
ms/hs Stories
in American History. Enslow 2012 128p 31.93 Stories in American History contains six books
that provide insight into the people involved and impact of nation-changing
events in American history from the Oregon Trail through the Manhattan Project.
Well illustrated to capture student interest. Grades 6-12.
ms/hs Super Chef. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 96p 24.95
This new
edition of the superb Superchef series informs readers of the palates and
cooking of different countries and explains how different regions within
countries influence the notorious foods, spices, and flavors of the different
parts. Responsibly, each title in the series begins with an emphasis on safety
and introduces cooking terms to prepare young readers for cooking. The only
aspect missing in the books is nutritional information.
ms Technology of the Ancients. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 64p 22.95 Books
in this excellent series cover ancient technologies from China, Mesopotamia,
the Aztecs, the Romans, and the Vikings.
The text is enhanced with colorful, eye-catching illustrations,
photographs, simple maps, and fascinating facts. There are sidebars in each chapter that give
informative tidbits that add to the text.
2012 TriState Young Adult Book Review Elementary Series
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elem Easy Cookbooks for kids. Enslow 2011 48p 23.93
Each title in this series provides hands-on cooking kids
can do with some adult help, as well as cultural information on each
country. The around the world cookbooks
include: breakfasts, desserts, lunches,
main dishes, snacks, and vegetarian foods.
elem Edge Books. Capstone Publishers 2011 32p 19.99
Books in this group include various subseries that will
greatly appeal to younger students. Well
written and illustrated, they will add much to the elementary library.
elem Fact Finders: Extreme Capstone Publishers 2011 32p 25.99
Fact Finders by Capstone includes several series
including the Solar System (10 books), Ancient Civilizations (4 books), Animals
on the Edge (6 books), Race for History
(4 books), and Disgusting History (8 books).
We reviewed one title out of each subseries. They deal with animals and extinction,
historical events, space, and the nitty gritty dirty aspects of history. They are designed for upper elementary and
middle school grades.
elem Head-To-Toe Health. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 32p 28.50
Each title in this series explores typical health issues
that affect children, the science behind them, and how to prevent health
problems. Six titles include topics such as:
warts, burns, rashes, earaches, sprains, and strep throat.
elm/ms It's My State. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 80p 31.36
This series presents a thoroughly engaging overview of
individual states and provides current and easily accessible information on
each one. Very appealing visually, the
books are the perfect introduction for the geographical and historical
background of each state.
elm/ms Sports Science. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 32p 19.95 Sports Science series covers the laws of motion
and the law of conservation of energy linked to a specific sport. Common and understandable examples of players
applying science are given. Scientific principles covered overlap among the
titles. The author uses a variety of
explanations to explain each physics principle.
elem Surprising Science. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2011 24p 22.79
The Surprising Science series is part of the Bookworms
chapter books from Benchmark, an imprint of the Marshall Cavendish
Company. These books on five different
science topics are designed to expand the reading skills of independent
readers. They both arouse curiosity and
provide many answers to student's questions.
elem Which Animal is Which? Enslow 2011 24p 21.26
The Which Animal is Which series helps students
distinguish within sets of similar animals. A variety of characteristics of the
two similar animals are contrasted & supported by pictures and a summary of
information. There are five titles in
the series
